Singer Ciara Sues Rapper Future Again But This Time For Costing Her A $500,000 Cosmetics Contract

Ciara

 

Atlanta singer Ciara has been busy honeymooning with NFL football star, Russell Wilson, as the two recently wed after dating for one year. However, Ciara had her lawyer file another lawsuit against rapper Future (real name Nayvadius Wilburn) who is the father of her 2-year-old child, Future Wilburn. The former couple are no longer friends due to his poor behavior. 

Future

 

Ciara contends in her new lawsuit that rapper Future slamming her on social networking, making fraudulent claims online which led to a defamation lawsuit, cost her a $500,000 contract with a cosmetic company. The negative publicity from Future scared away the international cosmetics company.

  

RELATED ARTICLES

Bitter Rapper Future Unfriends The Mother Of His Child Ciara For Upgrading To Russell Wilson And Replaces Her With Side Chick Rihanna

 

Rapper Future Threatens Football Player Russell Wilson Over Him Helping To Take Care Of The Rapper’s Son With Ciara

Ciara Slaps Rapper Future With A $15,000,000 Lawsuit For Lying About Her On Twitter And In Interviews

Singer Ciara Calls Off Engagement To Rapper Future Over His Cheating With Rihanna And Others

Ray J And Reggie Bush Agree Kim Kardashian's Vagina Smells Very Bad

Is Ciara Making A Mistake Marrying Wild Rapper Future

Rihanna Is Having Sex With Rival Ciara’s Fiance Future

Ciara And Future Custody Battle Takes New Twist

Singer Kesha Cries In Court As Judge Refuses To Release Her From Sony Music Contract Tied To The Man She Says Raped Her (Dr. Luke)

Kesha crying in court

Sony Music singer, Kesha, real name, Kesha Sebert, burst into tears in Manhattan Supreme Court today as judge, Shirley Kornreich, refused to let her out of her music recording contract, after she alleged her producer, Dr. Luke, real name, Luke Gottwald, raped her at age 18.  

I disagree with the judge's decision in part. The reason the judge did not want to invalidate Kesha's contract is it would set a precedent that would allow thousands of other entertainers and sports stars to invalidate their recording contracts. This would lead to any artist citing the case and breaking their contract, after labels have invested millions in their careers.

However, the judge could have placed an injunction and restraining order against Gottwald, barring him from directly contacting her. It should be noted, it is being stated that Sony Music offered to allow Kesha to work with another producer, but she is worried the company would not promote her music if she did so. Kesha should have taken that offer, as that was the only way to professionally cut ties with Dr. Luke.

Dr. Luke and Kesha

Many women hate reporting rape to authorities, but it is necessary for a number of reasons. We see that in this case. The judge has very little to work with, legally known as "insufficient evidence." Kesha should have went to the police after the alleged rape. A rape kit could have provided evidence and would have been a very useful tool in court today.

The judge would not have invalidated her recording contract, because in the eyes of the court Sony Music is not the offender. However, it would have labeled Dr. Luke an offending party, if the rape kit supported her claims, which would have meant a restraining order and injunction could have been issued against him personally. He would have also face criminal charges in a separate legal action filed by prosecutors in criminal court.

The music industry is very strange. Women have been raped by connected, wealthy men and in some cases women (there are cases of famous lesbians/bisexuals in the music industry raping other women). Some have been drugged. Others have been threatened with the destruction of their careers and income if they did not have sex with the offender (which is rape as well). Some have been threatened stating harm would be done to their families if they did not sexually submit (which is also rape).

Amir Khan Lands Canelo Alvarez Fight After Asking For 80% Of The Purse To Take On Kell Brook Destroys The Deal

Amir Khan and Canelo Alvarez

World welterweight champion, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, 25, has agreed to fight challenger, Amir Khan, 29, in a boxing bout scheduled for May 7, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The catch weight is 155 pounds. Canelo is an elite fighter, who is very tricky in the ring (not in a bad way). He has used this cunning to defeat many. Canelo's record stands at 48-1. The only person who has beaten Canelo is Floyd Mayweather and on points.

Canelo is a tough competitor. In light of these facts, boxing professionals and many on social networking have collectively expressed their concern regarding Khan taking such a massive step up from lightweight to welterweight, against a boxer who has fought as a welterweight, light middleweight and middleweight. Khan's record is 34-3, which is good. However, he is sometimes teased online for having a "glass chin" due to notable knockouts. His last few fights have gone in his favor.  

Kell Brook

Many, including Mayweather, have been encouraging Khan to fight fellow Briton, Kell Brook, who is the IBF champion. However, Khan wanted a 80-20 split, despite the fact Brook is the champion. Khan's demand was understandably rejected and destroyed negotiations. Brook stated to Boxing News Online, "It seemed closer than ever. The lawyers were involved this time and it's the most communication we've had. But I don't know what he was playing at, they are forgetting that I'm the champion and he'd be a voluntary challenger. Don't try to price yourself out of the fight by demanding an 80-20 split because that's not going to happen."

Losing to Canelo would be less damaging than losing to Brook. Canelo has reached an elite level of boxing, making his fight the bigger international draw. Brook is less famous, but still successful and known in his own right. Losing to Brook would damage Khan's prospects far more than losing to Canelo, who is further along in his career and development than both Khan and Brook. Canelo has far more fights and wins.

Brook needs to chase big fights of his own and not wait around for Khan to sign the contract to fight him. It would be a great fight and one British fans would appreciate on home soil. However, Khan needs to raise his profile and continue to develop his skill. In all the time Khan has repeatedly refused to fight him Brook continued to progress. Take a page out of Khan's book and go after the big dogs as well. As stated in the April 6, 2015 Judiciary Report article Amir Khan Dodging Boxers Kell Brook And Timothy Bradley, "Brook needs to focus on getting an audience with Mayweather and or Pacquiao and not wait around for Khan. Try to get a fight with the legends.

RELATED ARTICLE

Britain's Kell Brook Is The New IBF Welterweight Champion Of The World

Another Boxer Sues To Leave 50 Cent's Failed SMS Boxing Promotions Company With Others Motioning To Do The Same

Canelo Alvarez, 50 Cent and boxer James Kirkland

Boxer, Yuriorkis Gamboa, has sued to leave SMS boxing promotions, owned by bankrupt rapper, 50 Cent. A few months ago, boxer James Kirkland, also sued to get out of his contract with the failed company. Gamboa states in a court filing that 50 Cent, real name, Curtis Jackson, has failed to secure the promised number of fights per year. This means Gamboa is not earning much money and valuable, important years of his boxing career and youth are being wasted at SMS.

50 Cent 

The Judiciary Report has warned for years via articles that entertainers and athletes should get the right team, seeking contractually retained representatives, who have great contacts and a vast knowledge of business. You have to make the most of your opportunities in sports while you are young, as it will set the most favorable foundation for your growth. While being in your 30s is not considered old, in sports it is deemed so. Mayweather and Pacquiao, performing in top condition and making huge sums of money in their late thirties is not the norm in sports. They are the exception to the rule.

Yuriorkis Gamboa

Maximize your career in sports while you are young and fit. Most athletes will tell you, when you hit 30, your body will change regarding athleticism. You start to feel aches and pains more after training. The body also starts to slow down athletically. You can't waste years of your career with someone who does not know what they are doing, diddling around trying to figure things out or making it up as they go along (i.e. Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports/Boxing and 50 Cent's SMS). You need sharp, intelligent, experienced businesspeople with connections, who can get you where you need to be as quickly as possible, then you can build on your success at a greater rate.  

Boxing Star to 50 Cent YOU FAILED ME Lemme Outta My Damn Contract

9/30/2015 2:26 PM PDT- Another huge blow to 50 Cent's boxing promotion company -- because the organization's biggest boxing star, Yuriorkis Gamboa, officially wants out ... TMZ Sports has learned. The former WBA and IBF featherweight champ says he's had issues with SMS Promotions for months ... claiming the company was contractually obligated to deliver 3 fights per year ever since he came on board in 2012 ... but SMS has FAILED miserably.

In fact, Gamboa only fought once in 2013, twice in 2014 ... and has no fights in 2015. It's all outlined in court docs filed by Gamboa in Connecticut and obtained by TMZ Sports ...in which Gamboa says his team contacted SMS to negotiate the termination of his contract earlier this year, but he got no response. Now, he wants a judge to force 50's company to answer the phone and let Gamboa know if they're gonna let him go ... or try to deliver the fights...

http://www.tmz.com

RELATED ARTICLES

50 Cent's Boxing Company Files For Bankruptcy

 

Rapper 50 Cent Lost $50 Million Dollars On G-Unit

Roc Nation Sports Loses CAA And Gary Shaw Promotions

Rapper 50 Cent Files For Bankruptcy After Making Over $100,000,000

50 Cent Sued For $200,000,000 For Stealing 'Power' Television Show In Copyright Infringement Case

Is 50 Cent Abusing The Bankruptcy Court After Filing Then Going To The Strip Club Throwing Money At Strippers

50 Cent Is About To Be 5 Cent As Bank Account Frozen After Electronics Company Wins $17 Million Against Him In Court

50 Cent Says He Is A Fake In Bankruptcy Court With A Net Worth Of $4,400,000 Not $150,000,000 But Is He Hiding Money And Assets

Floyd Mayweather And Manny Pacquiao Hammer Out Terms Of Contracts For Forthcoming Megafight

Manny Pacquiao (left) and Floyd Mayweather during contract negotiations

Negotiations continue in what promises to be one of the biggest sporting events in history - the planned fight between undefeated American boxer, Floyd Mayweather and Filipino champ, Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather released a photo to social networking showing the two during a meeting negotiating the most lucrative bout in boxing history. The historic payday will net both boxers a 60/40 split of at least $200,000,000. Most importantly, boxing fans would finally get the fight everyone has been waiting for.

STORY SOURCE

Floyd Mayweather posts picture of meeting with Manny Pacquiao

Floyd Mayweather posted a picture of him meeting with Manny Pacquiao on social media site Shots. Mayweather wrote, “I set up this meeting with Manny Pacquiao to get this fight done but they will continue to tell the public it’s us and that’s NOT TRUE. So while we wait y’all go TELL A FRIEND to download Shots ASAP so I can keep you all updated on the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight…”

The ball has been rolling for a while yet this picture provides a breath of fresh air to the boxing public who may have been disheartened by the gruelling and long talks that have taken place. With the let down of the fight not being announced on Super Bowl night, one can only hope both men agree terms and set up this mega fight.

 

http://behindthegloves.com

RELATED ARTICLE

 

Floyd Mayweather's Top Rivals Manny Pacquiao And Amir Khan Meet Up In London Discussing Potential Fight

Manny Pacquiao Gives Floyd Mayweather A January 31, 2015 Deadline To Sign Contract For Potential May 2, 2015 Fight

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao

Beloved boxing star, Manny Pacquiao, has issued a January 31, 2015 deadline to his top rival, undefeated boxer, Floyd Mayweather, to sign contracts for their potential May 2, 2015 fight,  tentatively scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada at the MGM. Pacquiao is ready to go. However, Mayweather has not signed the contract, in what would be the most lucrative fight in boxing history.

Pacquiao told the Los Angeles Times newspaper, "My promoter and I, we've already agreed to the terns and conditions of whatever he wants. We're just waiting on the signed contract from him. That's the hard part - if they will fight or not. We have to know soon, because if they will not fight, we can move on and choose another opponent. We have a deadline - this month."

Manny Pacquiao Calls Out Floyd Mayweather During Contract Negotiations

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao

Filipino boxing star, Manny Pacquiao, has again called out rival, undefeated pugilist, Floyd Mayweather, on social networking, continuing to apply the pressure over their potential forthcoming bout. The fight is tentatively scheduled for May 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, according to reports, negotiations are tense with a number of sticking points.   

Tweets from Manny Pacquiao's Twitter feed

Pacquaio took to Twitter to state, "I can easily beat @FloydMayweather, I believe that. If you really care about the fans, you will fight. If you care about yourself… you won’t fight. #MannySmile. Everyone had me as a big underdog to @OscarDeLaHoya too/ If @FloydMayweather fights me boxing will get an even bigger upset victory."

Bobby Shmurda And Other Stars Who Got Their Start On The Internet Should Learn From What Happened To Chief Keef

Chief Keef

I’ve always maintained there is talent on the internet waiting to be discovered. Case in point, singer Justin Bieber, was discovered online as a teen and went on to international fame. Rapper Chief Keef released his music via the internet and amassed such a following on social networking and You Tube, it caught the attention of labels and he was signed to Interscope Records on a $7,000,000 deal. 

Rapper Bobby Shmurda is the latest star to emerge from humble beginnings on the internet. His song “Hot N***a” became the hit of the year among domestic and international audiences, before he even landed a major label record deal. He has since signed a major label deal (Rapper Bobby Shmurda Lashes Out Online About Not Being Paid For Concerts). 

 

Bobby Shmurda

The internet can work for aspiring musicians and athletes, showcasing their talents to top tier management who can sign them and take their careers to new heights. However, after you make the internet work for you via Twitter, Instagram and You Tube, among other sites, you have to spend and invest your money wisely.

Chief Keef’s money problems after having roughly $2,000,000 go through his hands is a prime example of this ($1,000,000 record label advance and approximately $1,000,000 in earnings from shows, publishing ect...). Wild spending led to evictions and bumping heads with the people investing in his career. The latter resulted in the loss of a lucrative record deal and the remaining $6,000,000 of the deal (Chief Keef Dropped From Multi-Million Dollar Record Deal With Interscope). 

     

Justin Bieber (the third black man in this article to get his start on the internet LOL)

By all means, stand up for yourself and retain your identity, but every battle needn’t turn into a war with those on your team. Do the right thing, but learn to compromise in a positive way, where necessary to preserve your career and interests.

Tyson Fury v. Dereck Chisora Fight Contracts Need To Be Signed

Dereck Chisora, Frank Warren and Tyson Fury

Tickets have been selling well for the Tyson Fury v. Dereck Chisora 2 rematch boxing fight, slated for November 29, 2014 at the ExCel Arena in London, England. I checked Stub Hub and less than 30 tickets were left on their site. However, the contract has not been signed for the fight.

Fury has tweeted at Box Nation owner and promoter, Frank Warren, demanding the contract be signed. The absence of a signed contract has concerned a number of fans who bought tickets to the highly anticipated rematch. Both boxers have been training heavily to be in top form for the bout.

Footballer Angel Di Maria Injured In First Match After Manchester United Signed Him For $100,000,000

Angel di Maria (left) made his debut for Manchester United against Burnley in a draw

Recently, the beleaguered, former championship winning Manchester United football club in England, signed star Real Madrid footballer, Angel Di Maria, for $100,000,000. Manchester United fans got excited, believing it would return the team to football glory. This past Saturday, Di Maria got suited and booted, made his way unto the pitch…and ended up injured during his first match. 

Louis Van Gaal (center)

According to the Telegraph, someone kicked Di Maria in the calf creating the problem and the new manager, Louis Van Gaal, took him off the pitch as a precaution. If I pay you $100,000,000, you could get kicked in the no-no’s (crown jewels) and I’m still playing you (LOL). Your spleen could fall out and I would look at the medic and say, "Can't we just slap a bandage on him and get him back in the match."

Alex Ferguson

Football trolls on social networking *cough* such as myself, have had a field day at poor Manchester United’s expense, as they dominated football for years (yea, we were hating). So, their losing streak is stunning to watch. I joked on Twitter that maybe Di Maria got confused and thought he was signing with reigning champs, Manchester City, not Manchester United. Safe to say he knows now (just teasing). 

David Moyes

Manchester United went from years of success and confidence under former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, who retired with the team as number one in the Premier League, to his pessimistic, doubtful successor, David Moyes, telling the squad for nearly a year they will not win (and they played that way and lost). 

An example of the football troll jokes about Manchester United on social networking. It's all in good fun and people don't mean it in a bad way.

Though he did not mean to do so, Moyes destroyed their confidence. Social media making Moyes and by default the squad the butt of many jokes didn't help Manchester United's confidence either. Spending all the money in the world on footballers without correcting the confidence issue is not going to work. 

Kandi Burruss And Todd Tucker Almost Called Off Wedding Over His Refusal To Sign A Prenup

 

The Bravo network created a spin-off of the reality show "The Real Housewives Of Atlanta" entitled "Kandi's Wedding." It centers on the nuptials of singer/songwriter, Kandi Burruss to music executive Todd Tucker. Burruss' mother, Mama Joyce, is strongly against the marriage, branding Todd a gold-digger after Kandi's money. Mama Joyce is contentious and meddlesome, engaging in a number of stunts in attempts at thwarting the wedding.

 

During most of Mama Joyce and Todd's appearances on "The Real Housewives Of Atlanta" and "Kandi's Wedding" she came across as being in the wrong and Todd a victim of her suspicious. However, Todd began to give her argument some credence by refusing to sign the prenup. Todd's lawyer advised him the prenup is not favorable to him in the event something goes wrong in their marriage, as he would be left with only what he brought into the marriage and earned. Therefore, Todd's lawyer that he retained two days before the wedding, which was nearly cancelled over the issue, advised him not to sign the prenup. After a serious string of arguments, Todd gave in and signed the prenup.

 

Anyone with assets is wise to protect themselves going into marriage by asking the other party to sign a prenup. Refusal to do so should create pause and be a reason not to get married to said person, as they are telling you they love your assets more than you. People fool people all the time into thinking they love them, then after marriage trying to take them for all they are worth. Protect yourself.  

British Boxer George Groves Is Managing Himself Ahead Of Big Froch v. Groves Fight

Carl Froch (left) and George Groves

British boxer George Groves, is scheduled for a May 31, 2014 rematch against champion Carl Froch, in London’s legendary Wembley stadium. Taking a page from the Floyd Mayweather school of boxing, Groves has decided to take a more hands on approach to his career. Groves applied for a boxing license in Britain to become his own manager, in a move that has been granted by the commission. Groves, presumably with the help of a lawyer, is negotiating his own contracts. 

Groves stated of the bold move, "I may not be the smartest man in west London but I do know that an 80,000 crowd brings in £5million. Then there's the television and so on. So I'm not going to accept £100,000 or £1m." Groves was reportedly offered $1,600,000 to fight Matchroom boxer, Froch, but held out for more. As an athlete, you have to earn all you can while you can, especially in sports like boxing and football, where injuries can really sideline careers. 

Froch pushing Groves

If Groves is of the belief he has the acumen to be his own manager and make the most astute, financially savvy and sound decisions, why not. He will make more money in doing so, provided he pursues the right deals inside and outside the ring. Froch v. Groves, in addition to the undercard featuring boxers like gold medalist Anthony Joshua, promises to be an interesting and entertaining night of boxing.

STORY SOURCE 

Groves: I don't trust anyone to manage me

April 4, 2014 - George Groves has applied for a manager's licence from boxing's authorities because he doesn't trust anyone to look after him following his controversial fight with Carl Froch. Londoner Groves was unhappy after being stopped by referee Howard Foster in the ninth round at the Manchester Arena and battled hard to secure a rematch, set to take place at Wembley Stadium on May 31.

It took a protest to the International Boxing Federation in New York to force another world super middleweight title bout - and it led to Groves deciding that he is better off sorting out his own business. "He's in a bad place" George Groves believes he has the psychological advantage over Carl Froch as the pair prepare for their rematch at Wembley. "I know I would have beaten him the first time if it hadn't been improperly stopped," he told talkSPORT." Now there's no way Carl can beat me.

"He says he can't even stand to hear my name spoken and he can't look at me for the stare-down photographs which are part of being a professional and selling a fight. "He's seeking help from a sports psychologist because he's in a bad place." "You have to have a manager to be a boxer and you can no longer just appoint yourself as your own manager like the old days," he explained to the Daily Mail. "So I formally applied to the British Boxing Board of Control for a manager's licence.

"It's taken a while because first they said I hadn't done the form properly, then I hadn't sent the two photographs. But it's all done now. "I'm taking charge of my own business because I don't trust anyone at the moment." Promoter Eddie Hearn reportedly offered Groves £1 million for the Froch rematch, but Groves wasn't interested as interest in the fight hit fever pitch...

 

 http://www.espn.co.uk

Will Shantel Jackson Do A Tell All On Floyd Mayweather Now That She’s Lost The Luxury Lifestyle She Had With Him

 

Shantel Jackson (before the bad cosmetic surgery to her face) and Floyd Mayweather

 

After being dumped by boxer Floyd Mayweather, his former fiancee, Shantel Jackson, tweeted on Twitter that her circle of friends has become smaller. So has her funds. Will she take the desperate, disloyal route, that some gold diggers do, in divulging the private details of a celebrity’s life in a book or interview for pay, when the relationship has come to an end. 

The first class lifestyle Jackson had with Mayweather is no longer there. Jackson is the type, who loves money and luxury. She’s not the type of woman who will easily go back to a low budget lifestyle cold turkey. She's going to try to find another rich guy and as she loves the spotlight, a famous one as well. Mayweather was publicly saying he was going to get Jackson a career and make her famous. 

Jackson loved the attention that came with dating Mayweather. She was always cockily posing in pics and videos, pushing herself forward, wanting the world to see her with the famous, wealthy boxer. Her body language and facial expressions are not the look a woman has when she is in love and proud to be standing next to the man she loves. It’s the look money hungry, publicity seeking gold diggers get when standing next to the golden goose, who could potentially make them rich and famous. 

 

Shantel Jackson has some bad cosmetic surgery done to her face

Jackson was hanging in there with Mayweather for a big payday. However, something went wrong and they broke up. Furthermore, she cheated on Mayweather and he doesn’t play when it comes to that. If he is going to financially keep you, he expects you to keep your legs shut to other men or he will become upset. Mayweather and Jackson kept breaking up and getting back together, which is a sign something is wrong. He was looking at her looks and she was looking at his money, which has been growing. 

Any woman who truly cares about you isn’t always inquiring about and talking about money and material things and how much money you’ve made or think you will make. That’s someone sizing up your bank account to see how much of it they can get. Jackson knows how much money Mayweather has and how much his contract with Showtime is potentially worth, once all his fights are completed. That's what she's been after. No one deserves to be used for their money or fame.

'SWV Reunited' Is A Cautionary Tale For R&B, Rock, Pop And Boy Bands That Break Up At The Height Of Their Fame

SWV (Sisters With Voices)

The WE! reality show “SWV Reunited” about the hit 1990s R&B girl group is a cautionary tale for music groups, who allow fame to tear them apart and break up their bands. The trio had a string of top R&B hits that crossed over on the Billboard charts and with audiences, but as with many music groups, the turmoil taking place behind the scenes tore them apart. 

Many R&B, rock, pop and boy bands have experienced this. However, when you become famous and in demand, you should never assume it will always be that way and that you can stop, then years later resume your career right where you left off. Music seldom works that way. Only 1% of music artists can successfully do that. Many find out later when they try to stage a comeback after splitting at the height of their fame that times and styles have moved on and it’s almost like starting all over again. Learn to make things work and last while you’re on top. 

Music acts need to be single minded, determined and disciplined enough to get along, be on the same page regarding the business and musical direction of the group, putting personal feelings aside when doing business. The inability to get along has destroyed many groups. Then you have hangers-on and opportunistic outside influences seeking to get an illegal cut of the group’s revenues, telling them what they want to hear, while undermining managers, agents and promoters stars are contractually obligated to under the law. 

People need to honor their contracts, make the most of their opportunities and learn to work with each other. That’s the only way groups can get through fame and the industry in one piece and with accomplishments and income to show for their years of work. 

The children of the members of SWV have also experienced legal trouble and scandal (one went to jail, another was arrested and a third advertised her services as an escort willing to have sex for money). Stars’ children often experience problems because due to their parents’ money and fame they live privileged lives.

Celebrities’ kids, just like everyone else’s children, need to know hard work and discipline. They need to understand they can’t have everything they want and what they want they must work for. There’s nothing wrong with them having a job, where they earn their own pay as teens, then as adults. It would keep most of them out of trouble. 

SWV's breakthrough debut CD

Side Bar: While watching “SWV Reunited” with my mom, she kept calling them SUV and was so sure that is the name of the group. Meanwhile, I’m sitting there looking at her laughing like “Who? It's SWV, not SUV! They're not named after the vehicle!" 

Manny Pacquiao Wants Out Of His Boxing Contract With Promoter Bob Arum Which Would Pave The Way For Fight Against Floyd Mayweather

Manny Pacquiao is facing IRS tax problems and contract issues

Franklin Gacal, the lawyer of well-liked Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao has revealed the star is seeking a release from his existing contract with Top Rank Boxing promoter Bob Arum. As stated on the site previously, welterweight champ, Floyd Mayweather, stated he will not fight Pacquiao as long as he is represented by Arum. Pacquiao's contract with Arum runs out December 2014. 

Much of Pacquiao's tax troubles that Mayweather keeps bragging about, are being blamed on adviser, Michael Koncz, who has hidden the beloved fighter's contracts (with Top Rank Boxing). Pacquiao's lawyer stated, "Well, it appears there is really a problem. The IRS is claiming there is a tax deficiency. If there were some mistakes, it was Mike's fault. Why did it happen? They were supposed to have hired accountants. At the end of the year, after the filing of the tax returns, all problems should have been solved. If the US still has claims, there should be problems with recording and everything. So this is the point man's fault and that is Mike." 

Mike (Michael Koncz) suffered a stroke and is paralyzed on the right side of his body. It is not known whether his mental faculties are intact enough to make a clear representation of exactly what he did with Pacquiao's business and contracts. Pacquiao's lawyers need to continue talks with the IRS showing good faith, in attempt to work through the tax issue. If they sense a genuine desire to rectify the deficiencies, they will work with you and a payment plan can be established.

If boxer Floyd Mayweather does not fight Manny Pacquiao his legacy will be incomplete with folks continuing to state he is scared of him. 

 

It appears Pacquiao trusted the wrong people, which has happened to others. For example, gifted musician, Billy Joel, who is one of the most talented singer/songwriters ever, made a fortune from his talent, but someone close to him stole and squandered $20,000,000 of his earnings. In the entertainment and sports world, the general rule must always be, trust no one and verify all items presented to you. While there are decent, honest people in both industries, there are opportunists and thieves as well, who are always looking for someone to rob and exploit. Protect yourself and your financial future. 

In closing, Money May is still trash talking stating, "Pacquiao had his opportunity. He had his chance. When he had his opportunity and he had his chance, I guess he was tooting his own horn and he felt like he was on the same level as me. It's obvious he wouldn't have asked for 50/50. So now, two losses later and he's got a problem...when I offered you $40 million, you turned it down...Pacquiao got IRS problems. Pacquiao got pay-per-view number problems. Pacquiao's boss name is Rob Arum. Pacquiao owes $68 million in taxes..."

Who knows what Mayweather's true feelings are regarding wanting Arum out of the picture. However, it is Mayweather's right to decline to fight anyone in Arum's stable. Just like it is Pacquiao's right to seek a new promoter when his contract with Top Rank Boxing expires at the end of the year. That's sports. 

Both Pacquiao and Mayweather have to do what's best for them. It's not a matter of being cold, calculating or callous. They both need to seek the best compensation package in any deal they pursue, as they have families to support and need to plan for their financial futures. It's unfair to work so hard and not be able to enjoy the fruits of one's labor. Once again, protect yourselves and be smart with your money (or someone else will).

STORY SOURCE

PACQUIAO LAWYER, FRANKLIN GACAL, BLAMES MICHAEL KONCZ FOR TAX ISSUES AND HIDING CONTRACTS; URGES PACQUIAO TO LEAVE

January 07, 2014 - In a recent interview, Manny Pacquiao's long-time Filipino lawyer, Franklin Gacal, raised a number of eyebrows after urging promoter Bob Arum to release the multi-division world champion from his contractual obligations. Responsible for reviewing all of Pacquiao's contracts, both in and out of the ring, Gacal has long-been considered one of the closest confidants of the fighting congressman from Sarangani, who named him his Chief of Staff after his election. To the surprise of many, Gacal revealed that he has never seen Pacquiao's current contract with Top Rank thanks to adviser Michael Koncz, who apparently kept it hidden from him...

Gacal also suggested that Koncz may not have Pacquiao's best interest at heart and is more concerned about maintaining good relations with Arum. "Mike looks up to Bob Arum when Pacquiao is done with boxing. When Pacquiao is done, who is he? So he has to maintain his good relations with Bob Arum," Gacal continued in an interview with Edwin Espejo of Rappler.com. He went on to explain why Pacquiao has kept Koncz around for so long. "Manny is a good man. If you show him loyalty and you really work for him, you will be rewarded. Steal from him 10 times and asked for forgiveness once, he will forgive you 11 times."... 

It seems now, even members of Pacquiao's inner circle agree with what Alex Ariza first told FightHype readers over two years ago; that Bob Arum and Michael Koncz are preventing a mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao from taking place. "For this fight, Arum should not be involved. That is the only way for the fight to happen. Everybody wants the fight. Bob should give way if that is the only way. That is the advice I can give to Manny for now," Gacal added. 

www.fighthype.com

TLC’s Former Manager Pebbles Really Needs To Write A Book Due To Scandalous Claims Online

Pebbles

For the past several years, there have been scandalous rumors online about TLC’s former manager and mentor Pebbles, real name Perri McKissack. After Pebbles had a legal dispute of a contractual nature with the all female music group she made very famous, some took to the internet to post items about her that are incendiary.

For instance, several blogs have reported a claim that she was a prostitute in her native Oakland, California, where she dated a drug dealer who pimped her. There are also claims that at age 20, Pebbles married George Smith - a man twice her age who was the head of a California bank - after cheating with him as his wife lay dying of cancer. The report also states Pebbles moved into his large home and began wearing his dead wife’s clothes (furs ect) the day of the funeral. The next claim states she cheated on Smith with producer L.A. Reid, whom she married.

TLC

There are claims that during the marriage to Reid, who constantly cheated on her (which is true) she picked up with an old lover Joe Broadnax, an alleged drug dealer from Oakland, whom she became pregnant for, bearing him a secret son named Tian. A post on YouTube featured Tian claiming Pebbles never owned up to him and he is living in rough circumstances in Oakland. The video was subsequently deleted. Then there’s the long list of rumors about what transpired with TLC, which needs to be addressed.

TLC, L.A. Reid and Pebbles. A reliable source responsible for some of my exclusives has again confirmed to me that Chilli had an affair with Pebbles' then husband L.A. Reid. The source stated "Chilli is lying" regarding denials about the affair. 

It's great that Pebbles has now become a minister and has been devoting time to help people, which is a good thing. Pebbles has led a very interesting life, filled with accomplishments and heartbreak. A book by her would be an interesting read. I would definitely buy that book.

T-Boz And Chilli From TLC Threaten Former Manager Pebbles With Lightning

What TLC looked like watching Pebbles' interviews this week

T-Boz and Chilli of the girl group TLC blew a gasket yesterday when their former manager and mentor, Pebbles, who is now a minister, when on two shows and let the cat out of the bag regarding many things that happened behind the scenes with the group, refuting what was stated in the VH-1 biopic "CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story."

Chilli still rocking the baby hairs in 2013. Girl, you need to push that thing back like Lebron. LOL I'm just playing, Lebron, don't get mad, but lend her one of your headbands.

Both T-Boz and Chilli tweeted on social networking site Twitter "Yall need 2 watch what church y'all walk into cuz I'll tell ya some of these so-called MINISTERS might get struck by lightning at any moment." The statement was disrespectful to the church. I can't vouch for anyone, but I have seen some of the good work Pebbles has been doing in ministry.

Pebbles

Chilli is also claiming she never had sex with L.A. Reid, but she is not telling the truth, much like in the film "CrazySexyCool." This story has been going around for nearly 15-years on radio in Atlanta and in the blogosphere. Chilli had ample time to address it. She could have even sued. However, she has not. If fact, the video "Have A Little Mercy" by another of Pebbles' groups 4.0, in the industry was said to be about issues with L.A. Reid's infidelity:

Chilli is known in the industry for being promiscuous, T-Boz was not. It's the same promiscuity that caused a number of famous men to have cold feet regarding marrying her. Chilli is a pretty woman, but her wildness and pickiness, combined with the sheer devotion she has demanded from men and not returned burned her. Focusing on other women's men didn't help either.

Pebbles Does Interviews With Wendy Williams And Huffington Post Spilling Information On What Happened With TLC (Videos)

TLC's former manager and mentor, Pebbles, cleared the air on the Wendy Williams Show and in a separate video interview with the Huffington Post. Pebbles refuted TLC's claims in the film "CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story." She obtained a retraction from VH-1, with the network having gone from stating the movie is a "true story" to a "fictionalized" account of TLC's story.

This supports what the Judiciary Report stated all along about the biopic, that it contains inaccuracies, embellishments and lies. The makers of the movie utilized poetic license in a biopic, which is dishonest and defeats the purpose of retelling a life story.

Pebbles revealed during the Wendy Williams interview that she is of the belief Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas, slept with her then husband, L.A. Reid. This is an item the Judiciary Report has maintained for years. Pebbles also stated she did not rob TLC of millions of dollars. Once again, the Judiciary Report has maintained from the beginning, knowing the entertainment industry and contracts, the lion's share of the TLC money went to Clive Davis at Arista.

During Pebbles' interview with the Huffington Post, she revealed she never kicked Chilli out of the group. Pebbles stated Left Eye and T-Boz came to her stating of Chilli, "She's gotta go. We want her out. P we're not doing another day with her." She stated she took the blame because she wanted Chilli to remain in the group, believing she was right for the trio and if the girls kicked her out themselves, they would never get back together. Pebbles further stated T-Boz knows the truth but is "not telling what happened" so as not to offend Chilli, whom she still works with.

Chilli caused problems because she is promiscuous. She was sleeping with L.A. and Dallas Austin at the same time, causing distractions in the group. These types of things are known to cause problems. When Diana Ross was sleeping with Berry Gordy at Motown and receiving the most perks, the other members became jealous and upset.

When Kandi Burruss of Xscape was sleeping with producer Jermaine Dupri, who also did work for TLC, the other members resented it. Chilli, who came from poverty, was trying to get a rich man to make her wealthy and did do so by any means necessary, even if it meant betraying the person who gave her a chance at fame (Pebbles).

TLC

Pebbles also spoke about one of the original members of TLC, Crystal, who stated on the V103 radio station in Atlanta, Georgia that she kicked her out of the group, because she wanted to take home the contract to have her mother look it over, as she did not understand what it stated. Pebbles' response to this claim is, "Crystal made up stuff. She didn't get that far into the group to see a contract. Why are we making up stuff."

Another point Pebbles refutes regarding the movie is that there existed a conflict of interest in the group having the same lawyer she did, which she states is a lie. Pebbles stated, "We did not have the same attorney." She called Joel Katz's office in Atlanta and asked him to negotiate on behalf of the girls, who she gave "100% of their merchandising."

The biopic made fun of Pebbles for giving the group used RAV4 vehicles when their first album was released. However, Pebbles stated they chose the vehicles. They were new artists and their first album had only gone platinum at that time (1,000,000 copies sold). Therefore,  "Lamborghini money" was not there. TLC's second album was their biggest hit to date, selling over 10,000,000 copies in America alone.

Lionel Martin, TLC, L.A., Babyface and Pebbles on the video set of "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" 

At the end of the day, Pebbles summed it up as TLC being her vision and group that she named and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars developing. She used her talent and connections to make the group successful and was pushed out of the way and thrown under the bus before the production on their second album began.

She was not given the standard opportunity to renegotiate their contracts, as any other manager would have been afforded. Then TLC took on massive debt in making songs and videos that cost millions to produce and had to repay LaFace and Arista that debt before seeing any profit. Long after Pebbles was pushed out of the picture, TLC still had money problems due to their choices. It would be nice if TLC and Pebbles could sit down together, hash out their differences and call it a truce.

TLC Biopic 'CrazySexyCool' Exposed As Grossly Inaccurate By People Instrumental To Their Careers

TLC

TLC’s "CrazySexyCool" biopic drew an estimated 4.5 million viewers last night, in a solid ratings showing for network VH-1. TLC stated the biopic is true and their side of the story, but today many key players in their tale are stating it was full of lies, embellishments and omissions.

For example, Crystal Jones, the original member of TLC, negatively portrayed in the film as someone who couldn't sing or dance and was kicked out after an audition for Laface Records’ CEO, L.A. Reid and his wife, singer, Pebbles, who signed and managed the group, states that is not what transpired.

Jones did an interview with the V103 radio station in Atlanta, Georgia yesterday morning stating she was in the group for a period of time, which occurred after Pebbles audition her and Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, as well as Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes at a studio in Atlanta, not the Laface offices, as the movie portrayed (see link below for radio station interview).

TLC biopic

Jones stated they would have dinner at Pebbles and L.A. Reid’s mansion and go through magazines with the platinum selling singer turned music manager, trying to put together a look for the new group. Jones states she, Watkins and Lopes were already signed to management contract with a local man named Ian Burke, who also made an appearance on the radio show, but Pebbles and Reid got them out of the legal agreement.

Jones stated when they went to a meeting to sign with Pebbles' company Pebbitone, she asked that it be postponed to furnish her with time to take the contract home to her mother to look it over, as she did not understand what they were signing. Jones stated Pebbles said, "Absolutely not" and with that she was out of the group.

Jones must have felt bad to watch them go on to fame, but she opted not to sign the contracts which were "standard" as the Judiciary Report stated prior to the release of the movie, which was also confirmed in the film as the term "standard" was used in the biopic to describe the legal agreement.

Most new artists receive a standard management and then recording contract. The royalty rate is average and the terms totally stacked in favor of the record label, production or management company. Once the first CD is a hit, artists have leverage to renegotiate better terms, such as a higher royalty rate and bigger financial advances to make projects.

TLC during their CrazySexyCool days

Many artists only spend a certain amount of their advance to make the record, while keeping the rest for themselves. One of my friends, who is a rapper, used some of his advance to buy a house. He's one of the smarter ones. Some rappers use the left over money from their advance to buy jewelry, diamond studded grills (to go over their teeth) or expensive cars that quickly depreciate. But back to the movie...

The fact of the matter is when Pebbles need a replacement for Jones, her cheating, deceitful husband, L.A. Reid, unbeknownst to her at the time, brought his mistress to her, Rozanda Thomas who became "Chilli." Thomas was a back-up dancer for Laface’s first group Damian Dame, who had the hits "Exclusivity" and "Right Down To It." The main reason L.A., the most vocally opposed to Jones wanted her out, was to get his mistress "Chilli" in, who he had made promises to regarding what he could do for her in exchange for sex. With her in TLC, she'd be even closer by for their sexual fling.

All of this was conveniently left out of the movie, because Chilli and L.A. Reid had a hand in making the film. They were onset as consultants. That was a nasty thing for Reid to do to the mother of his child. For Chilli to pretend she is this angel cheated on by Austin, when she was sleeping with him and other industry men, some of them married, in trying to become famous, was wrong and hypocritical.

For Chilli to do promo rounds last week trying to stir up controversy for the film in order to get viewers, dissing people with mean digs and that fake laugh, while pretending she was a victim of Pebbles picking on her, when she was sleeping with the woman’s husband, is foul and fake.

TLC today

What woman in her right mind would be happy about another woman secretly sleeping with her husband, while she's investing time and money in said person becoming a star. That was a betrayal. Unless Chilli is going to tell the truth, she needs to be quiet. Ironically, when it came back to Chilli with Dallas Austin, then Usher cheating on her, she couldn't take it. She became angry and slammed them.

Other players left out of the film are Jermaine Dupri and Rico Wade, two producers who became big at the time and aided with TLC’s look and sound, molding them after the hit male R&B trio BBD. TLC owes a lot to BBD, as that's who they are based on. They were BBD clones.

Anybody in the industry, especially in the South, who knows the truth about TLC’s story knows the film is not entirely truthful. Some of it is true, but some of it is not. Pebbles money, connections, experience and tutelage got TLC out there. She even named the group. Without her there would have been no TLC. LaFace and Arista's market share granted the group extensive promotion, marketing and access to radio and television. Without them there would have been no TLC. People like Chilli trying to diminish these facts stating destiny created the group is  illogical.

However, the Judiciary Report concedes, TLC should not have been broke, but due to the standard contracts they initially had, then leaving Pebbles and racking up massive debts with LaFace and Arista via ridiculously high production budgets for songs and videos, with a new, slightly above average royalty rate, they were bound to be bankrupt.

Pebbles and Chilli recently, shortly before the release of the TLC biopic, working together on an Essence talent search program. 

They can't blame all of this on Pebbles. LaFace and Arista are the biggest culprits, who took most of the money. Even after the girls learned the industry for their second album, had their own legal representation and new management, they were still spending too much money on projects and it bankrupted them.

To have one video alone cost $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 ("Waterfalls") meant you would hit financial trouble, as that is coming off the top of your profits, as money the record companies loaned you that must first be repaid before you the artist sees a dime. Add another $5,000,000 for producing an entire CD made by top producers and songwriters, 4 more expensive videos, promotion, marketing, travel costs, lawyers and managers and you're bankrupt. That's what happened.

To tell the story and omit key players and facts was not wise, as it affects credibility. To lie and embellish aspects of a biopic of all things, for television also calls one's integrity into question. One cannot use creative or poetic license in a biopic. Then it becomes a fictionalized lie.

STORY SOURCE

TLCs CrazySexyStory According To The Original "C" Crystal Jones And Ian Burke 

The TV Movie "CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story" Left Out A Lot Of Things...

From left to right: Drew Sidora, Keke Palmer and rapper Lil Mama - the actresses playing the music group TLC in the TV biopic "CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story"  

The VH-1 TV Movie "CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story" about the 1990s Atlanta musical trio signed to LaFace Records, didn't match the pre-release hype leading to its showing last night. However, the movie was sad. The trailer for the movie did it no favors, as it was cheesy. The movie was not as cheesy as the trailer, but the actresses did not do a good job with the dance moves.

VH-1 spent a lot of money recreating the group's music videos, public appearances and interviews. This aspect of the movie was authentic. I still maintain the casting for the film was not right, as most of the actors and actresses, save for Drew Sidora as Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, do not resemble the individuals they portray.

 

Lionel Martin, TLC, L.A., Babyface and Pebbles on the video set of "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" 

TLC's creator and former manager, Pebbles, threatened to sue if the movie defamed her, after group members Watkins and Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas took to the airwaves in a radio interview with  Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club. The radio interview was far worse than the film, regarding claims about Pebbles.

Irrespective of that, Pebbles was not portrayed in a positive light in the movie as the person who "ripped off" TLC. The fact of the matter is they had a standard contract with Pebbles, but LaFace and Arista took the lion's share of the profits. So much so, TLC even acknowledged in the movie that after they pushed Pebbles out of the picture they were still having financial troubles (coincidentally, Pebbles gained 10,000 new followers on Twitter after the movie aired).

TLC, L.A. Reid and Pebbles

Several items were left out of this film, such as who truly became rich off TLC. It was hilarious, but bad when TLC went to the Clive Davis' office, the CEO of Arista, with a group of female thugs in tow, demanding money (they tried to pull a Suge Knight but it backfired - Knight famously went to Eazy-E and separately Vanilla Ice with thugs and threatened to beat them to a pulp over royalties and releasing artists).

Davis called security, tried to calm them down, then cut the group an itty bitty check that left them disappointed. Arista made several hundred million dollars off TLC. The next in line for the most profits was LaFace (L.A. Reid and Babyface). Then Pebbles, whose cut pales in comparison to what the labels received.

TLC's look for their debut CD

This is where the TLC money went. Pebbles was right, she was the "fall guy" in this scandal, but she never should have went to LaFace with TLC and followed her original plan of going straight to MCA Records with the group, the label that released her CDs for years.

In the film Pebbles referred to Chilli as "loose" which looked out of place as they conveniently left out the background information on what she stated this. Chilli was accused of having sex with Pebbles' husband, which is how she got and remained in the group in the first place. They prettied that up for television. Chilli is also known for having sex with a number of industry men. That was conveniently left out of the film.

TLC

L.A. Reid was made out to be a levelheaded angel in this flick when he is know for getting into contentious arguments with people. He's also known for ripping off partner Babyface (which was left out of the movie) as well as TLC (also left out of the film) as he had a hand in the making of the movie.

My mom and I met one of L.A.'s relatives in Atlanta about 10-years ago while on vacation. His relative is a decent person of integrity, who is very nice. L.A.'s relative is the cousin of one of my longtime friends in Miami, who worked at EMI Records for years and she introduced us to her.

L.A. and Babyface

L.A.'s relative expressed her disappointment at the demise of his marriage to Pebbles stating, "He kept cheating on her with different women" (typical industry man). One of the women is Chilli, as later supported by a radio interview that aired in Atlanta several years ago.

In the movie L.A. even referred to Chilli as "the pretty one representing R&B" which drew a displeased look from his wife Pebbles. Chilli and L.A. need to drop the innocent act. It was a terrible betrayal. L.A. who remarried after divorcing Pebbles, still is not faithful in marriage or money matters.

 

TLC

Music producer Dallas Austin was also portrayed in a very negative light in the film, but he's always been known as a ladies man. In the 1990s, the guy had a list of chicks he wanted to have sex with and was going down the list. He's promiscuous just like Chilli. They are alike in that respect.

Why was Chilli surprised at Austin's conduct when she's the same way. If you're making a biopic, keep it real, even if it makes you look bad. However, only one was made out to be the hero and the other the sexual villain for the film. Austin took the brunt of it and Chilli was wrongly made out to be so innocent.

Pebbles and Chilli in 2011 after they had become friends again (at least, so Pebbles thought) 

The late Left Eye was a member of the Hollywood "Illuminati" and like many of the members of the sect she died early in life. Left Eye espoused their unscientific, illogical astrological beliefs about what dates projects can be released or life events must occur, as it had to line up with the stars. This is all superstitious rubbish (as seen in the TLC movie during the scene featuring Left Eye crying in the bathroom).

Left Eye (center) emphasizing her left eye in a manner that represents the "Illuminati" Eye of Horus, the Satanic Hollywood cult, who believes in the occult and human sacrifices

She took the nickname Left Eye after the Eye of Horus, underlining and emphasizing it with a black line in tribute to the "Illuminati" cult. IN many photos she would cover one eye, another practice of the "Illuminati" cult. They also made her very crazy (hence being the "Crazy" in "CrazySexyCool") much like members of the cult now, such as Britney Spears, Amanda Bynes, Lindsay Lohan, Rihanna, Mischa Barton, Demi Lovato, among others (Hollywood Cult Before And After Photos).

The mere fact Left Eye burned down boyfriend Andre Rison's house is indicative of the mental illness she suffered from like other "Illuminati" members. In fact, Amanda Bynes was committed to a psych ward after she tried to set someone's driveway on fire. It's a trademark of schizophrenics.

TLC today

Left Eye's death was eerie as just weeks prior to her passing, she hit and killed a young boy in Honduras in a car accident. Years prior it was reported she caused the death of an infant in Atlanta, Georgia. Left eye jumped out of a moving car on a hill without putting the break on, leaving a mother and infant, who were passengers, to jump out of the vehicle, which killed the child.

The incident marked two tragic child deaths in car related incidents involving Left Eye. It's ironic that Left Eye's wild and erratic driving ended up causing her own death, when she swerved a SUV loaded with people off the road, hitting her head and dying from the injury while in Honduras.

Lisa Lopes and Tionne Watkins (left and center) were originally apart of a group called 2nd Nature with Crystal (right) who was kicked out in favor of Chilli, when L.A. Reid decided she must go 

Side Bar: this movie mentioned an Aisha spotting Dalvin from Jodeci cheating on Tionne Watkins. For the record, that had nothing to do with me. The only time I ever saw Tionne and Dalvin was in a mall in Miami. They looked me in the face and I didn't say a word. Other than that, I don't know either one of them.